Kumbilappam/ chakka appam/ steamed jack fruit dumpling is a seasonal snack of kerala.It is prepared using ripe jackfruit.Koozha chakka is generally  used to make kumbilappam ,since koozha fruit is very soft and almost dissolving. You could also use varikka fruit too to make kumbilappam /chakka appams. Fresh edanailla/bay leaves/ banana leaves is used to make the packing(Kumbils).The smell of the leaves adds a different taste to the kumbilappam. It is a very simple ,tasty and healthy dish to prepare at home.

Ingredients

Ripe jackfruit pulp                              -2 cups

Melted jaggery                                   -1 1/2 cup

Grated coconut                                   – 3 cups

Rice flour                                       – 2 cups

Cumin                                            -1 tsp

Cardamon powder                                 -1 tsp

Salt                                           – apinch

Edanailla/bay leaves/banana leaves- as required

Method

• Melt the jaggery and remove the impurities and keep it aside.
• Remove the seeds of jack fruit ,and make a paste without adding water using a blender or mixer.
• Now combine together the jackfruit pulp,melted jaggery,powdered cardamon,cumin ,grated coconut and salt.
• Mix well using hand .Add rice flour little by little to make smooth dough.The dough shouldn’t be too loose or too tight.
• Take edanailla/ banana leaves and make cones and fill the dough into it.If needed pin it using tooth pick or stick of coconut leaves.Cover the cone using the upper edge of the leaves.
• Steam it around 30 – 35 mins.

Serve  hot.

Enjoy this tasty and healthy kumbilappam  with tea. Fill your loved ones stomach and your mind with satisfaction and joy:)

Jackfruit/chakka Kumbilappam/Chakka Appam

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Total time

35 mins

 

A simple tea time snack

Author: Neena

Recipe type: Tea time Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• Ripe jackfruit pulp                              -2 cups
• Melted jaggery                                   -1½ cup
• Grated coconut                                   - 3 cups
• Rice flour                                       - 2 cups
• Cumin                                            -1 tsp
• Cardamon powder                                 -1 tsp
• Salt                                           - apinch
• Edanailla/bay leaves/banana leaves- as required

Instructions

1. Melt the jaggery and remove the impurities and keep it aside.
2. Remove the seeds of jack fruit ,and make a paste without adding water using a blender or mixer.
3. Now combine together the jackfruit pulp,melted jaggery,powdered cardamon,cumin ,grated coconut and salt.
4. Mix well using hand .Add rice flour little by little to make smooth dough.The dough shouldn't be too loose or too tight.
5. Take edanailla/ banana leaves and make cones and fill the dough into it.If needed pin it using tooth pick or stick of coconut leaves.Cover the cone using the upper edge of the leaves.
6. Steam it around 30 - 35 mins.

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